A carefully selected accent armchair can completely transform a living room. It adds an air of stylishness and intent to the space.
Accent furniture doesn’t overshadow the other pieces in the room – it makes them pop.
Statement Armchairs Are the New Green Sofa
For the longest time, especially with the rise of the clean aesthetic, the beiges and the neutrals had us in a chokehold.
A unicolor seating set is the safest option by far, and it can absolutely be clean and stylish.
Lately, though, we see that bolder designs are on the rise. It started with the green sofa and led to designers falling in love with various statement pieces of furniture.
Let Your Armchair Make a Statement
Be it size, shape, or pattern, there are endless armchair designs to choose from to use as the accent of your living room.
It Can Be as Outrageous as You Like
Or You May Keep It Simple but Stylish
The Easiest Way to Acquire an Accent Armchair
You want your accent furniture to stand out. The simplest and quickest way to do so is to change the colors.
Get yourself an armchair in a color strikingly different from the rest of your seating area.
If your couch and coffee table are gray or neutral, add some liveliness by introducing an armchair in bold colors.
Believe It or Not – Accent Armchair May as Well Completely Match the Rest of the Room
It may seem as a bit of an oxymoron, but matching your armchair to other unusual hues in the living room is a sure way to add style and vigor to the space.
The Odd Pattern Goes a Long Way
Patterns are a sure way to get your armchair to stand out. Whether we’re talking unique texture like in the armchair above, or a genuine colorful pattern.
A Glitch in the Moodboard
Make your armchair stand out from the rest of the room by deviating from the dominant style.
The armchair in the picture above defies the predominant smooth and modern aesthetic of the room with its fluffy texture.
Invert the Colors
If you wish to have a stable color palette for your living room and also switch things up, check out these mix-and-match seating sets.
Consider Unusual Shapes
This type of armchair would commonly be seen on a balcony or a patio, however, in the above case, it completely elevates the boho style of the living room.
To Keep in Mind
Place substance over matter by making sure you get yourself an armchair of high quality. When we hear accent, our minds tend to instantly go to the appearance.
However, your armchair should be as comfortable and long-lasting as it’s stylish.
Beech, teak, or oak frame of an armchair is sure to last a long time, though metal frames are most likely to endure any time and weight.
When outward appearance is concerned, carefully choose quality fabrics that aren’t likely to get worn out.